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Fraunhofer researchers investigate how viruses can be efficiently eliminated from indoor air

How can viruses be effectively eliminated from indoor air? This question is now becoming more important as fall approaches. Efficient indoor air purification is essential, especially in schools.

13 Oct 2021

EQIPD consortium develops quality system to facilitate adherence to evidence-based research practices

The European Quality in Preclinical Data (EQIPD) consortium has announced the official finalisation of the EQIPD Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) project.

12 Oct 2021

Study: Many English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010-2019

A substantial number of English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010-2019, Imperial College London researchers have found.

12 Oct 2021

Study finds nearly 42,000 sources of toxic "forever chemicals" that could be polluting water bodies

A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds almost 42,000 potential sources of the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that could be polluting surface water or drinking water in communities across the U.S.

12 Oct 2021

Study identifies hotspots for opioid overdose and other drug-related disorders

Combining emergency medical services and vital statistics data, a new study led by researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine provides a unique view of the opioid overdose epidemic in an urban area.

12 Oct 2021

Large-scale transdiagnostic study links mental illness and poor sleep quality

People who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are more likely to have poor sleep quality compared to the general population, according to the largest study of its kind ever conducted.

12 Oct 2021

Research finds county-level differences in COVID outcomes based on college policy

A recent study panalyzes the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections and related deaths in education campuses.

12 Oct 2021

Many breast cancer patients use cannabis without the knowledge of physicians

New research indicates that almost half of U.S. adults with breast cancer use cannabis (marijuana and hemp), most commonly alongside cancer treatment to manage symptoms and side effects.

12 Oct 2021

Typhoid vaccine found to be 84% effective in preventing the disease in children

A vaccine has proved safe and effective in protecting children against typhoid, raising hopes of fighting the disease in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study says.

12 Oct 2021

How can healthcare professionals help address climate change?

In this interview, we spoke to researchers about how healthcare professionals can help to address the health issues surrounding climate change.

12 Oct 2021

Common oral diuretic pill may be a potential candidate for Alzheimer's treatment

A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be a potential candidate for an Alzheimer's disease treatment for those who are at genetic risk, according to findings published in Nature Aging.

11 Oct 2021

A national statistics study on vaccine uptake disparity in England

The disparity in vaccination rates across England is investigated based on demographic variables, finding significant differences based on ethnicity and religion.

11 Oct 2021

Creating a face mask that adapts to your environment

News-Medical speaks to Professor Seung Hwan Ko about his new face mask that can adapt to your changing conditions and environment.

11 Oct 2021

U-M researchers create injury prevention online course for children and teens

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the hand of many. Schools, universities, businesses – nearly every organization that provides any form of in-person education either began offering or enhanced their online programming.

11 Oct 2021

Researchers receive grant to study the development of science identity among underrepresented students

The social, economic, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected underserved populations in the United States, including racially minoritized students, lower-income students, and females. These populations have also been historically underrepresented and underserved in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

11 Oct 2021

Women on lower incomes more likely to suffer from pre and post-natal depression

A longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer from pre and post-natal depression.

11 Oct 2021

COVID-19 vaccination rates among minority populations

A new study discusses offers insights into how minority groups can be effectively persuaded to take the currently available COVID-19 vaccines.

10 Oct 2021

Inactivated polio vaccine induces antibodies that block SARS-CoV-2 RNA synthesis

A new study introduces the possibility that the inactivated polio vaccine can elicit antibodies that inhibit SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid synthesis.

10 Oct 2021

Study uncovers toxic air pollutant mixtures linked to poor childhood asthma outcomes

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel machine learning algorithm and used it to identify previously unknown mixtures of toxic air pollutants that appear to be linked to poor asthma outcomes later in a child's life.

8 Oct 2021

More severe SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with greater risk of preterm birth

Researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health's Perinatology Research Branch in Detroit have discovered that the more severely infected with COVID-19 a mother is, the more likely she is to experience preterm birth.

8 Oct 2021

Education News and Research

Fraunhofer researchers investigate how viruses can be efficiently eliminated from indoor air

EQIPD consortium develops quality system to facilitate adherence to evidence-based research practices

Study: Many English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010-2019

Study finds nearly 42,000 sources of toxic "forever chemicals" that could be polluting water bodies

Study identifies hotspots for opioid overdose and other drug-related disorders

Large-scale transdiagnostic study links mental illness and poor sleep quality

Research finds county-level differences in COVID outcomes based on college policy

Many breast cancer patients use cannabis without the knowledge of physicians

Typhoid vaccine found to be 84% effective in preventing the disease in children

How can healthcare professionals help address climate change?

Common oral diuretic pill may be a potential candidate for Alzheimer's treatment

A national statistics study on vaccine uptake disparity in England

Creating a face mask that adapts to your environment

U-M researchers create injury prevention online course for children and teens

Researchers receive grant to study the development of science identity among underrepresented students

Women on lower incomes more likely to suffer from pre and post-natal depression

COVID-19 vaccination rates among minority populations

Inactivated polio vaccine induces antibodies that block SARS-CoV-2 RNA synthesis

Study uncovers toxic air pollutant mixtures linked to poor childhood asthma outcomes

More severe SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with greater risk of preterm birth

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